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Dr. Lawrence Tafoya, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 46
Dr. Lawrence Tafoya, MD
5.0 (6 Ratings)
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Dr. Lawrence Tafoya, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 46
El Paso, TX
Accepting new patients
Dr. Lawrence Tafoya, MD is an Ophthalmologist in El Paso, TX.
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Dr. Lawrence Tafoya, MD is an Ophthalmologist in El Paso, TX. Dr. Tafoya currently practices at Southwest Eye Institute - Mesa and are affiliated with South Texas Surgical Hospital. Dr. Tafoya has experience treating conditions like Eyelid Disorders, Tear Duct Disorders and Dry Eyes among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tafoya received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Tafoya's office accepts new patients. Dr. Tafoya is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Mesa
    4171 N Mesa St Ste D100, El Paso, TX 79902
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Common Drive
    1400 Common Dr # B, El Paso, TX 79936
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Experience and Background Check

Eyelid Disorders
Tear Duct Disorders
Dry Eyes
Eyelid Disorders
Tear Duct Disorders
Dry Eyes
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Choroidal Dystrophy
Disorder of Choroid
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Retinal Dystrophy
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Eye Infections
Floaters
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Farsightedness
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Miosis
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Presbyopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Stye
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Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Accidental Eye Injuries
Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Descemetocele
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Shingles
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Staphyloma Posticum
Trichiasis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eyeglasses
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Laser Eye Surgery
LASIK
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Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Eye Laceration
Vision Screening

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Oct 10, 2024
Dr. Tafoya is very attentive and listens to my concerns. He explained everything and answered all my questions. He took his time and at the end of the visit asked if I had any further questions.
Edward — Oct 10, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Lawrence Tafoya, MD is an ophthalmologist in El Paso, TX. He specializes in Ophthalmology.
Biography
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University New Mexico Hospital
    2012
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Arizona
    2015
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lawrence Tafoya, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tafoya's profile.

Dr. Tafoya frequently treats the following conditions: Eyelid Disorders, Tear Duct Disorders and Dry Eyes. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Lawrence Tafoya, MD is affiliated with South Texas Surgical Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Lawrence Tafoya, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • South Texas Surgical Hospital

    6130 Parkway Dr, Corpus Christi, TX

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